 April is Earth Month and there are many ways you can celebrate in Alameda this year. The Earth Day theme for 2026 is Our Power, Our Planet. With 100% clean electricity in Alameda, there are many ways Alamedans can celebrate this theme. Check out the upcoming events and do your part to make Alameda Green! Visit www.alamedaca.gov/EarthMonth to learn more and participate.
Poster artwork by AHS student Annaliese Tan
Poster design by AHS student and Alameda Sustainability Intern Isla Vessali
- Mini Games & Challenges
- Educational Materials & Fun Facts
- Photo Ops & Themed Props
- Crafts, Interactive Games & Family Fun
- Earth Day Demonstrations & Activities
- Local Vendors & Community Organizations
- Free - Family Friendly - Open to All
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
WHERE: Alameda Point Gym, 1101 West Redline Avenue, View Map
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The world’s leading ocean photography exhibition is coming to the U.S. for the first time!
The Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit arrives at Alameda Point (April 24–May 17), transforming a historic WWII airplane hangar into an immersive gallery of award-winning ocean imagery.
Presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, and hosted by West End Arts District with partner Bay Photo Lab.
🎟️ Purchase tickets at westendartsdistrict.org
Photo Credit: Brooke Pyke
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Join East Bay Regional Park District for an Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup at Crown Memorial Beach. Bags, disposable gloves, and necessary supplies are provided. Bring warm layers and a water bottle.
WHEN: Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
WHERE: Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda
Meet staff at the top of the parking area near the bath house by 8th and Otis.
Event is Drop-in, registration welcome.
Why the gas stove when induction cooks faster?
How does a heat pump heat and cool? (and why a furnace doesn’t)
Join Alameda Electric Coaches Michelle Malanca Frey and Carmen Henrikson in an honest and plain-spoken story of electrification. They’ll cover questions like: What does it actually look like to make the switch in an Alameda home? What did it cost? What worked, what didn't — and was it worth it? What did the dogs think of the project?
Come as you are. Bring your questions. Register to attend.
WHEN: Sunday, April 26th from 2-4:30pm. Program will start at 2:30pm and refreshments will be available.
WHERE: REAP Climate Center (note you’ll be asked to sign a waiver)
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Join us for Alameda’s Home Electrification Fair on Saturday, May 2! Learn from electrification professionals about how to electrify your home and which appliances to electrify. This year the Electrification Fair will be happening concurrently with the Alameda Bike Festival!
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 11:30am - 2:30pm
WHERE: Ruby Bridges Elementary, 351 Jack London Ave, View Map
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Interested in helping your neighbors make the switch to electric appliances? Become an Alameda Electric Coach!
Rewiring America is hosting a free, four-week training series from May 12 - June 9 for community members. Once trained, Electric Coaches may provide neighbor-neighbor support for homeowners and renters, as well as engage in advocacy opportunities. Apply now for the upcoming session.
The City and AMP want to partner with trained Electric Coaches! Reach out to dmieler@alamedaca.gov for additional information about local issues, programs and rebates to share with your neighbors.
Learn more about the benefits of modern, efficient electric appliances and view available rebates at Rewiring America.
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Do you know a college student interested in a career in the energy sector, public utilities, sustainability, customer advocacy, engineering support, or public administration?
AMP's summer internship will provide students with practical, first-hand experience in the operations of a publicly owned utility while supporting the organization’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electric service to the community.
Learn more and apply by June 1st!
Contact us
sustainability@alamedaca.gov
www.alamedaca.gov/climateaction
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